Stay cool, Eichelberger

Cumberland County Commissioner Gary Eichelberger responded to criticism from residents by attacking employees of the county assessment office.

We can all agree that property tax assessments and their potential accompanying tax increases are never easy issues to handle, from both sides. What is troublesome is that he showed no leadership for the residents or employees.

He has shown that he can't handle the heat and diverts attention and blame elsewhere. Is this the kind of leadership we want at the top of the county? My personal communication with this office was cordial and helpful. These same employees are the front line of this process --- they must handle the good and the bad.